MHS celebrates diverse Pacific culture

Marianas High School held its 34th Annual Cultural Day Friday amid the presence of students from Japan’s Seisa Gakuen/Aoba School.

The celebration was highlighted by the traditional booth competition and dance performances by different groups.

The freshman class wowed the crowd with their Chuukese-inspired booth decorated with native plants, fruits, and fauna. The sophomore class entered a Palauan-inspired booth, all decorated by features mostly found in Palauan culture. The junior class, meanwhile, adopted the unique Marshallese tradition of cooking food underground, called “um.” The senior class entered a Tahitian-inspired booth accessorized by island fruits and flowers on the sides.

Here are some pictures from the event: